Patrimo IGT dell’ Irpina

Feudi di San Gregorio

Pronunciation
PAT-reem-oh
Year
2006
Type
Red
Winery
Feudi di San Gregorio
Region
Campania
Oenologist
Giuseppe Mongeluzzo, with winemaking consultant Riccardo Cotarella.

Overview

Single vineyard Merlot. The winery was not sure what varietal was planted in this vineyard when they purchased it. They sent cuttings to the University of Bologna for analysis and they determined the vines to be Merlot planted in the early 1970s.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Merlot
Vinification
Strict grape selection. Vinification in s s tanks with frequent punching down of the cap to ensure deep colour. Wine is then racked into oak barrels.
Aging
16 months in new oak barriques, then one year in the bottle.
Alcohol
13.5%
| Appearance
Deep ruby red.
| Aroma
Aromas of blackberries, truffles, minerals and spice with toasty oak highlights.
| Taste
Exceptionally full, velvety and complex, with sweet fruit, fine tannins and a balanced, lingering finish.
| Serving Suggestions
Serve with red meats and full flavoured hard aged cheeses.

Patrimo IGT dell’ Irpina

Suggested Retail:
$147.50
CSPC#:
708827
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6

Reviews

Wine Enthusiast March 2007 - Platinum Score!

The southern region of Campania delivers a first-rate Merlot that is dense, concentrated, chewy and packed tight wih red cherry, Indian spice, chopped mint and roasted espresso bean. But there is also a subtle and delicate floral tone recalling blue violet that adds to its wonderful complexity. Silky smooth on the palate, this wine is full of nuances and finesse.